Japan's Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, expressed Monday his desire to approach his public duties with care and awareness as he fulfills his role as an adult member of the imperial family.Speaking at his first press conference, held at the Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo to commemorate his coming-of-age, the 18-year-old said the symbolic role of the emperor "is a presence that always thinks of the people and stays close to them," reflecting the views of his grandfather, former Emperor Akihito, and uncle."It is important (for …READ FULL ARTICLE
